Chiefs Star Injured On International Duty

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Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Fiacre Ntwari picked up an injury on international duty as Rwanda missed out on qualifying for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations despite beating Nigeria. The Wasps beat the Super Eagles 2-1 in Uyo on Monday, with Ntwari starting in goal. However, the Chiefs keeper had to be subbed off after 69 minutes due to injury, with Nigeria leading 1-0 at the time thanks to a goal by Samuel Chukwueze in the 59th minute. Rwanda, though, managed to turn the game around thanks to goals by Ange Mutsinzi in the 72 minute and Innocent Nshuti in the

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Ghana Suffer Another Blow In Horror Qualifiers

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Ghana failed to win any of their six Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers after losing 2-1 at home to Niger on Monday. The Black Stars missed out on qualification for the continental showpiece despite having a relatively easy group. But Ghana picked up just three points from six games against 82nd-placed Angola, 110th Sudan and 131 Niger. On Monday Ousseni Badamassi gave the visitors a 1-0 lead after 22 minutes but Ghana struck back via Jeremia Afriyie in the 67th minute. However, a 92nd minute goal by Oumar Sako sealed Ghana’s fate., with Mohammed Kudus missing a penalty in the

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Final Nominees For CAF Awards Announced

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Mamelodi Sundowns, Bafana Bafana, Ronwen Williams and Hugo Broos made the shortlists for the various CAF awards, with Williams bagging three nominations. The Confederation of African Football have released the shortlists for their men’s awards, with Williams continuing to dominate. The Sundowns keeper and Bafana captain remained among the final nominees for the CAF Interclub Men’s Player of the Year, the CAF Men’s Goalkeeper of the Year and the CAF Men’s Player of the Year. He is the only goalkeeper among the nominees for CAF’s main award, and also the only player based in Africa. Meanwhile, Sundowns made the five-team

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Gyökeres Reacts To Man Utd Links

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Sporting CP forward Viktor Gyökeres has rebuffed ongoing speculation that he will be joining Manchester United in the upcoming January transfer window. Gyökeres, 26, has been in scintillating form for the Portuguese giants this campaign, netting 23 goals with a further four assists in 18 outings across all competitions, including a Champions League hat-trick against Manchester City. According to ESPN.com, the Swedish international striker has played down speculation that he will be joining up with his former manager Rúben Amorim who has taken over the hotseat at the Old Trafford outfit a few days ago, to replace sacked Erik Ten

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Kenya Coach Slams FA, Hails Billiat Impact

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Kenya national team coach Engin Firat has had a go at the country’s Football Association about their persisting problems after failing to qualify but also praised the role of Khama Billiat for Zimbabwe. Kenya played to a 1-1 draw with Zimbabwe this past weekend as they missed out on qualification. The Harambee Stars have only qualified for AFCON six times in their history (1972, 1988, 1990, 1992 & 2004) having last featured in 2019. Firat says he understands the fans frustrations at not qualifying however didn’t hold back in saying the FA has to sort itself out before even dreaming

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Sundowns Players Not Released Early – Broos

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Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has confirmed that no players from Mamelodi Sundowns will be released early from national team duty despite already securing qualification for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Broos and his men secured their AFCON ticket without kicking a ball on Thursday after South Sudan beat Congo Brazzaville at home. They also did their part on the pitch, beating then-log leaders Uganda in Kampala on Friday to overtake the Cranes in Group K. With Sundowns having the Carling Knockout final on Saturday, Broos was asked whether he was approached by Masandawana to release their players early,

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Done Deal: Dolly Joins TS Galaxy

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TS Galaxy have secured the services of Keagan Dolly on a one-year deal with an option to extend. Dolly had been keeping fit at SuperSport United for a couple of weeks before being invited to Galaxy, where he impressed the technical team. Having left Kaizer Chiefs upon the expiry of his contract at the end of last season, the 31-year-old joins as a free agent. With Sead Ramovic having left the club and subsequently joining Young Africans, Dolly is the first signing of new head coach Adnan Beganovic, who was Ramovic’s assistant. Join the iDiski Times WhatsApp Channel for all latest

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Appollis On Failed Transfer And Future Ambitions

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Polokwane City winger Oswin Appollis said his failed transfers in the off-season were mentally challenging but needed to focus to remain part of Bafana Bafana. Appollis, 23, was subject of transfer talks with Esperance Sportive de Tunis, MC Alger and Kaizer Chiefs but saw all three moves fall through. While he’s yet to find the net for Rise and Shine this season, his performances have remained consistent and has managed to retain his place in the national team. He’s started all five of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers with two goals and three assists as they top Group

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SA Striker Named Player Of The Month In Angola

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F.C. Bravos do Maquis striker Abednego Mosiatlhaga was named Player of the Month for October in the Angolan Girabola Premier League. Mosiatlhaga has been key to Bravos do Maquis since joining the side as he helped them qualify for the CAF Confederation Cup group stages for the first time in the club’s history. There was no doubt that after his contract expired at the end of last season, Bravo would extend his stay at the club for a further year. Bravos do Maquis quickly reaped the reward of renewing Mosiatlhaga’s stay at the club, as he blessed them with three

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